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We're Jeff & Brittany, two wine-loving travelers (or travel-loving wine-Os depending on the day!) and here you'll find the ins and outs of our journey. We share our best travel tips and must see locations, under the radar wines, hidden restaurants, and hints to taste wine like a pro across the globe. So, fellow Vino Vagabond, grab a glass (or two) and lets hit the road! Cheers!

Jul 13 What We're Drinking Now: 2009 Matthew D. Taylor Pinot Noir

My favorite thing about great wine is that I can clearly remember the time, the place, the meal, and the friends I shared it with... and this wine is no exception.

I first tasted this Pinot Noir at my old haunt, Acme Fine Wines, when the man himself, Matt Taylor, took time from his day job at Araujo Estate to pour us a taste of his inaugural 2006 vintage. Immediately after being opened we understood why this young winemaker was one to watch; his wine was stunning and unlike any other California Pinot Noir I had tasted. Matt's wine had none of that cherry-cola, overly fruity, thin quality that many Pinots have around these parts, and was more in line with the style he'd worked with at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy.

Needless to say, it quickly became part of the line up both at Acme and in my wine fridge.

What I love most about this wine is its balance. It effortlessly toes the line between boldness and elegance boasting just the right amount of deep fruit, acidity and earth notes. While it has potential to age easily for five to 10 years, I have yet to find the patience to hold onto it!

I may not be able to drink the real thing but a ‘cuvée’ of roses is just as delicious... 😍🌹

I know I’ve been MIA lately but we’ve been a little busy over here 😉 Our summer plans are gonna look a lot different this year 💕 #august2018 #summerbaby #notaburrito

Raging Saturday night! 🍷❤️ #overthirty #bffgoals

They said it would be wildly beautiful and rugged and unpredictable, but no one told me about this wind! I legitimately almost blew away more times than I can count. We’re talking 100-120km per hour winds people. Think about that. For those of you who know me, you know how I feel about wind. 😖🌬 #Patagonia #windsfordays #istillcantbrushmyhair

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